Seeking Clarification AOS

[Jayne 6]

On 2/8/2025 at 3:54 PM, Edward and Jaycel said:

As long as you were Inspected and Admitted or Paroled into the US the last time you entered the country, as an immediate relative (spouse) of a US Citizen, you are not barred from adjusting status due to overstays, unauthorized employment, being out of status or violating the terms of your non-immigrant visa.

That is what I understood but other members are telling me I have a 10 year bar to reentry. Can you clarify, please?

[Edward and Jaycel 885]

1 minute ago, Jayne said:

That is what I understood but other members are telling me I have a 10 year bar to reentry. Can you clarify, please?

 

When I made this comment I was under the impression that your most recent trip with the visa that expired in 9/2024 was the only time you overstayed your visa. My apologies if this caused any confusion but I did not know you had overstayed previously, departed and re-entered.

[Jayne 6]

Bummer. It's not your fault but I was very excited that I might have a chance. Today was a huge disappointment but I will manage it.

[Boiler 46,368]

I do not know what they will do, I could see them requiring a waiver.

 

Well assuming there are no other issues.

[Edward and Jaycel 885]

3 hours ago, Jayne said:

Bummer. It's not your fault but I was very excited that I might have a chance. Today was a huge disappointment but I will manage it.

 

Yes... You can manage it. And it WILL be worth whatever hurdles you have to jump to be with your husband here legally with no worries. As others have said, this is likely not a DIY. If you are going to spend the $$ on an attorney, do yourself a favor... carefully research and find yourself a reputable lawyer that does nothing but immigration law and preferably that specializes in family based immigration. Wish you the best and please update the thread, as pertinent, so that others can learn from your experience

[Jayne 6]

I submitted my FOAI request two weeks ago. No response so far...

[Boiler 46,368]

They take months

[Rocio0010 5,680]

On 2/27/2025 at 3:47 PM, Jayne said:

I submitted my FOAI request two weeks ago. No response so far...

Need to adjust your expectations. They take months. In the meantime, I would be researching and reading reviews about competent immigration attorneys.